On January 16, 1939, a happy baby boy who would later enlighten the world with joy was born to the late Arthur and Serena Smith Arrington in Enfield, North Carolina.

William Arthur Arrington, Jr., 84, entered into Heaven at his home in Stafford, Virginia, on Friday. August 11, 2023.

At an early age William accepted Christ as his personal savior, and was baptized at Daniels Chapel Baptist Church in Enfield, NC. William was the youngest of 6 children. William completed his secondary education at Eastman High School in Enfield, NC, a graduate of the Class of 1957. He attended Winston-Salem State University one year, then he relocated to Brooklyn, New York.

On June 26, 1966, William and Doris Marie Lowe were United in Holy Matrimony. To this Union, one son was born.

William worked as a truck driver and retired from R.G. Trucking Co. in Union, New Jersey. He was one of the best drivers in New York. He loved being with family and visiting the elderly. He was a friend to all he met. He could hold a conversation with anyone!  After retirement he relocated to Stafford, VA and joined little Forest Baptist church. He became a dedicated Deacon. He loved basketball, football, baseball, and wrestling.

William was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Luther N. Arrington, Calvert L. Arrington, Clyde A. "Bobbie" Wall,  Albunyer "Bunnie" Arrington, and Vera A. Shivers.

Cherishing William's happy memory are his wife of 57 years, Doris Marie of the home; one son, Marcus Godwin Arrington (Sandra); one grandson, Aaron Godwin; 10 nieces; 6 nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; 6 sisters-in-law, Velma L. Williams (Herbert) of Winnabow, NC, Willema L. Hardy of Alexandria, VA, Carol L. Pickett of Suitland, Md, Rita L. Reese of Ft. Washington, MD, Leona Lowe of Waldorf, MD, and Jennette Farmer of Durham, NC; brother-in-law, Garland Price of Upper Marlboro, MD; a great number of cousins; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A viewing will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church,18410 Chapel St. Triangle, VA, on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.

A second service will be held at Lea & Pope Funeral Home, 215 S. McDaniel St. Enfield, NC, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM. The interment will follow at Hawkins and Lowe Family Cemetery.